The sixth-ranked Pistons bring a 7-3 record and a stingy defense into Thursday’s visit to the 4-8 Wizards.
Detroit has won 7 of its first 10 games and ranks sixth in the power index, while Washington is 4-8 and sits 25th. The Pistons score 112.7 points per game and allow 104.6; the Wizards average 107.5 points and give up 113.4, making Washington’s defensive resistance the central test. Cade Cunningham has 223 points and 76 assists in 10 games, while Washington’s Anthony Davis leads the team with 252 points and 100 rebounds in 10 appearances. Detroit will be without Jalen Duren, so Paul Reed’s 74 rebounds in 10 games could matter against Davis and Alexandre Sarr as the Pistons try to control the glass and keep their defensive edge.